CTO/05
2026
ONE COMMONWEALTH VOICE: ADVANCING COORDINATION IN GLOBAL DIGITAL GOVERNANCE
BY LEONARD OBONYO
This focus on collaboration was reinforced during the recent meeting of the Commonwealth ITU Group (CIG), convened at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Headquarters in Geneva during the 2026 ITU Council session. Coordinated jointly by the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) and the ITU, the meeting brought together Commonwealth Member States, senior CTO and ITU officials, development partners, and digital policy experts, highlighting the growing importance of coordinated engagement ahead of the upcoming ITU Plenipotentiary Conference. As digital technologies increasingly shape economies and societies, global digital governance is becoming a critical space for ensuring that development priorities are reflected in international decision-making. For Commonwealth countries, many of which face common challenges around connectivity, digital inclusion, cybersecurity, and investment, stronger coordination is essential to advancing shared interests and ensuring meaningful participation in global discussions. COLLABORATION
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